How to Keep Your Research Project on Track

Townsend, Keith; Saunders, Mark

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“…Many researchers have addressed the experiences of early career researchers in depth, describing challenges of data collection, navigating the academic space and relationships within, and pathways of professional development. Such works present a robust foundation of knowledge for graduate students and junior scholars, and some quite adeptly describe both cognitive and emotional struggles that one encounters in the research process (Townsend and Saunders, 2018;Townsend et al, 2020). For example these challenges could be related to interpersonal relationships, managing emotions, and coping with negative feedback from supervisors (Black, 2018;Lee, 2018) but also developing an identity as a researcher (Bainbridge, 2018).…”

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Trauma experienced by researchers: challenges and recommendations to support students and junior scholars

Eliasson

DeHart

2022

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PurposeSpecifically, the authors discuss three challenges that researchers—especially graduate students—often face: (1) access to adequate material and guidance for researchers; (2) the internal and external strains researchers may face, and (3) the limited conceptualization of research on sensitive topics or vulnerable populations. Although these three challenges may be present for many graduate students and junior scholars, it is important to acknowledge that scholars face many challenges beyond the ones discussed in this note.Design/methodology/approachThis note will specifically address challenges that arise for graduate students and junior scholars, and we suggest possible strategies to navigate this type of research.FindingsThe authors encourage comprehensive approaches taken by institutions, enacted via advocacy from the field. Professional organizations can create a valuable, ongoing forum for such discussions by including the topic of researcher trauma within workshops, discussion sessions, conference tracks, journals, and newsletters. Second, the topic of researcher trauma must be introduced early and often in graduate training, including planned meaningful coverage in methodology courses, textbooks, and professional training. Third, researchers at all levels should carefully reflect on how their own line of inquiry and their routine research practices could impart trauma.Originality/valueWhile ethical principles center on protecting human research participants, risks of trauma experienced by researchers are not consistently addressed in the context of methodological training or human-subjects internal review board and ethics committees' consideration. Although many researchers engage in work that can cause the researcher trauma, few studies address the experiences of researchers in depth, especially the experiences of graduate students or junior scholars.

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Trauma experienced by researchers: challenges and recommendations to support students and junior scholars

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DeHart

2022

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“…Before considering the framework underpinning qualitative studies, identify that we must carefully consider relevant ethical issues. In particular, there must be respect for respondents and their data, meaning anonymity must be a key consideration (Brinkmann & Kvale, 2005;Knotten et al, 2017;Saunders & Townsend, 2018). Those engaged in the qualitative research included representatives from wellestablished private urban design consultancies, public sector employees, and developers with knowledge of the locale, with education profiles ranging from doctorates, business masters, and life skills.…”

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A Comparative Study of the Barriers and Opportunities for Urban Development in Wellington and Melbourne

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<p>This thesis has come about as a result of witnessing limited growth in Wellington over the past ten years, considered problematic due to a perceived misalignment of desired urban outcomes, desired by the multiple stakeholders, political will, complicated by a complex resource management process (Elias, 2019). This research examines the impact of the resulting urban and governance culture on the built environment affecting development opportunities. It examines the changing role of stakeholders, specifically with regard to Wellington professionals and citizens, recognising a need to change how participation is viewed and facilitated in practice. The methodology followed by this thesis is predominantly qualitative to further the researcher’s knowledge and understanding of urban issues facing Wellington. The study also uses a comparative analysis of Wellington and Melbourne within a theoretical framework alongside the semi-structured interviews to understand the increasing gap between theory, policy, and the actuality of the governance models in practice in New Zealand. Respondents discussed their understanding of governance structure within the global context and then situated this within their knowledge of Wellington. This study then reports on the predominant issues that emerged as a result of collating data, the subsequent analysis, and theoretical positions combined. As part of the qualitative process, respondents were asked to describe their experiences. The interview process looked to engender a wider discussion through more informal conversations to understand the social and cultural implications considered by the interviewees relative to the challenges facing urban development. The format also allowed respondents to comment on areas that could be improved upon in developing urban strategies in Wellington. The research revealed that the professionals interviewed are evidencing less citizen, developer, and designer investment in the process whereby barriers are generated by inconsistent governance practices making the building of progressive urban design difficult. This study goes on to conclude that Wellington’s built environment is suffering from the constraints of a broken system. The structure is reflective of a culture that has developed as a result of inflexible urban policy and governance structure that facilitates a litigious, risk-averse governance model, immobilising both consenting within Council and the private sectors’ will to develop more innovative urban solutions. Comparing Melbourne’s city vision and participatory governance models, it is identified that moving to promote, educate and gain urban political currency from citizens is key to effective governance, alongside agile policies and processes. This thesis suggests Melbourne's governance models and can be explored further to provide examples for the facilitation of better urban development strategies in Wellington.</p>

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Archiving Our Culture in a Digital Environment: Copyright Law and Digitisation Practices in Cultural Heritage Institutions

Corbett

2011

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How to Keep Your Research Project on Track

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Trauma experienced by researchers: challenges and recommendations to support students and junior scholars

Trauma experienced by researchers: challenges and recommendations to support students and junior scholars

A Comparative Study of the Barriers and Opportunities for Urban Development in Wellington and Melbourne

Archiving Our Culture in a Digital Environment: Copyright Law and Digitisation Practices in Cultural Heritage Institutions

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